All Bus Operators From Bhuj to Samkhayali

About Bhuj

Bhuj

Bhuj is a well-known city of Gujarat. It is located in the Kutch district. The city was founded by Rao Hamirji in the year 1510 and subsequently turned into a state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Bhuj had also been an important centre for the Jadeja Rajputs. In 1947, the princely state joined the Indian Union.

LanguageThe official language of Bhuj is Gujarati. Hindi is also widely spoken and understood.

EventsThe important festivals celebrated are Holi in March, Hanuman Jayanti and Dusshera in September-October, Diwali in November and the two Eid(s).

Places of InterestThere are many places to visit in the city. One can always go on a ride to the coastal areas at a distance of 58 km (one hour away) and enjoy the magnificent sunset views over the Arabian Sea. Some of the places which are worth visiting in the city are Kutch Museum, Cenotaphs Complex , Prag Mahal, Aina Mahal Palace and others.

How to Get There

Air:The city has its own airport located at a distance of 6 km from the city centre.

Rail:The city also has a major railway station which connects it to other parts of the state and country as a whole.

Bus:Various state transport buses as well as private buses connect Bhuj to different towns in the region. Avail of bus ticket discounts when you book your tickets through Ticketgoose.com.

About Samkhayali

Samkhayali

Samkhayali is a small hamlet in Gujarat’s Kutch district. It is well connected by road as well as rail. National Highways 15 and 8A passes through this village and it stretches up to Kandla Port and Gandhidham. Its nearby cities are Bhachau (19 km), Rapar (48 km) and Bhuj (97 km).

Places to StayExcept for a few homestays, there are no accommodation facilities in Samkhayali. However, Gandhidham, which is 58 km away, has a number of budget hotels that tourists can choose from. Some of them are City Plaza Hotel (Tariff –Rs.1,100), Flamingo Hotel (Tariff –Rs.800), Hotel Gurukripa (Tariff –Rs.600).

LanguageThe languages spoken here are Gujarati and Hindi.

EventsSome of the important festivals celebrated in Samkhayali are Mahashivaratri in February, Holi in March-April, Navratri in September-October and Diwali in October-November.

Places of InterestSamkhayali does not have many interesting places for tourists, but its neighbouring city, Gandhidham has a lot of attractions. Some of them are Khavada, Akshardham, Purneshwar Temple, Modhera and Shri Chandra Prabh Labdhi Dham Teerth.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport from here is 54 km away in Kandla.

Rail:Samkhayali is well connected to other cities by rail as it has its own railway junction, which is 1.3 km from the town centre.

Bus:There are buses from Gandhidham and Kandla. State-run buses cater to passengers travelling on this route. Ticketgoose.com’s bus reservation facility has never been easier through its mobile apps.